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- the present application relates to migration barriers and, more particularly, to migration barriers for providing spacing of animal groups.
- Coops are frequently provided for animals, such as chickens or other birds, to provide housing for the animals. It may be desirable to provide spacing between groups of the animals within the coops and to inhibit migration of the animals into relatively large clusters. For example, a heat source or a food source within the coops may entice the animals to form large groups around such sources. Pressurized air being blown toward the animals for ventilation may cause them to gather and avoid the pressurized air.
- Fences are commonly used for separating groups of animals or for preventing the migration of animals into a fenced in space.
- a migration barrier includes a first barrier wall and a second barrier wall wherein at least one of the first and second barrier walls together provide a stable base structure that maintains the barrier assembly in an upright, standing position.
- a method of providing a migration barrier system for a plurality of birds includes locating a first migration barrier on a support surface for the plurality of birds.
- the first migration barrier including a first barrier wall extending upwardly from the support surface at an angle to vertical and a second barrier wall extending upwardly from the support surface at an angle to vertical.
- the first and second barrier walls of the first migration barrier each meet at a respective top end of the first and second barrier walls of the first migration barrier.
- the first migration barrier has a base structure that supports the first migration barrier on the support surface in an upright, standing position.
- a second migration barrier is located on the support surface and adjacent the first migration barrier such that a region of overlap is provided where the second migration barrier is stacked on the first migration barrier.
- the second migration barrier includes a first barrier wall extending upwardly from the support surface at an angle to vertical and a second barrier wall extending upwardly from the support surface at an angle to vertical.
- the first and second barrier walls of the second migration barrier each meet at a respective top end of the first and second barrier walls of the second migration barrier.
- the second migration barrier has a base structure that supports the second migration barrier on the support surface in an upright, standing position.
- a migration barrier in another embodiment, includes a first barrier wall including a bottom end and a top end.
- a second barrier wall includes a bottom end and a top end. The second barrier wall is connected to the first barrier wall at the top ends of the first and second barrier walls. The second barrier wall is angled relative to the first barrier wall such that the bottom ends of the first barrier wall and the second barrier wall together provide a base structure that supports the migration barrier on a support surface in an upright, standing position.
- a migration barrier system in another embodiment, includes a first migration barrier including a first barrier wall including a bottom end and a top end.
- a second barrier wall includes a bottom end and a top end.
- the second barrier wall is connected to the first barrier wall at the top ends of the first and second barrier walls.
- the second barrier wall is angled relative to the first barrier wall such that the bottom ends of the first barrier wall and the second barrier wall together provide a base structure that supports the first migration barrier on a support surface in an upright, standing position.
- a second migration barrier is stacked on the first migration barrier forming a region of overlap.
- the second migration barrier includes a first barrier wall including a bottom end and a top end.
- a second barrier wall includes a bottom end and a top end.
- the second barrier wall is connected to the first barrier wall at the top ends of the first and second barrier walls.
- the second barrier wall is angled relative to the first barrier wall such that the bottom ends of the first barrier wall and the second barrier wall together provide a base structure that supports the second migration barrier on a support surface.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a migration barrier according to one or more embodiments described herein;
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the migration barrier of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 illustrates a migration barrier system using the migration barrier of FIG. 1 according to one or more embodiments described herein;
- FIG. 4 is a side view of the migration barrier of FIGS. 1 and 2 including a cover according to one or more embodiments described herein;
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another migration barrier according to one or more embodiments described herein;
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the migration barrier of FIG. 5 ;
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another migration barrier according to one or more embodiments described herein;
- FIG. 8 is a side view of the migration barrier of FIG. 7 ;
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of another migration barrier according to one or more embodiments described herein.
- FIG. 10 is a side view of the migration barrier of FIG. 9 ;
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of another migration barrier according to one or more embodiments described herein;
- FIG. 12 is a side view of the migration barrier of FIG. 11 ;
- FIG. 13 is an elevated view of a migration barrier system according to one or more embodiments described herein.
- Embodiments described herein generally relate to migration barriers that provide spacing between groups of animals, such as birds or other animals.
- the animals may be farm birds and/or game birds, such as chicken, quail, turkey and pheasant.
- the migration barriers may include one or more barrier walls that stand on the ground at an angle to vertical.
- the migration barriers may be stacked, abutted and/or placed side-by-side to form sections or zones for holding a predetermined number of animals and controlling migration of the animals out of the zones.
- a migration barrier 10 includes a first barrier wall 12 and a second barrier wall 14 .
- the first barrier wall 12 includes a bottom end 16 , a top end 18 and sides 20 and 22 that extend between the bottom end 16 and the top end 18 .
- the second barrier wall 14 also includes a bottom end 24 , a top end 26 and sides 28 and 30 that extend between the bottom end 24 and the top end 26 .
- the first barrier wall 12 extends from a support surface (e.g., the ground, floor, shelving, etc.) upwardly to the top end 18 .
- the second barrier wall 14 extends from the support surface upwardly to the top end 26 .
- the top ends 18 and 26 meet at a somewhat rounded peak 32 or apex (e.g., an apex of between about 20 and 60 degrees, such as about 40 degrees) forming a somewhat triangular cross-sectional shape having a base structure 34 formed by the bottom ends 16 and 24 and a closed top formed by the rounded peak 32 .
- the first barrier wall 12 and the second barrier wall 14 may be formed using a plurality of bars 36 having a first bar segment 36 A associated with the first barrier wall 12 and a second bar segment 36 B associated with the second barrier wall 14 .
- the first bar segments 36 A may extend from the bottom end 16 upwardly to the top end 18 and the second bar segments 36 B may extend from the bottom end 24 to the top end 26 .
- the first bar segments 36 A and the second bar segments 36 B may be connected at bends 40 formed in the bars 36 .
- first bar segments 36 A and the second bar segments 36 B may be substantially parallel and spaced apart from each other along a length of the migration barrier 10 . Spacing the bar segments 36 A and 36 B provide multiple openings 37 that can be used for ventilation by allowing air to pass through the first barrier wall 12 and the second barrier wall 14 . In some embodiments, the first bar segments 36 A and/or the second bar segments 36 B may be spaced apart the same interval along the length of the migration barrier 10 . In other embodiments, the first bar segments 36 A and/or the second bar segments 36 B may be spaced apart at different intervals along the length of the migration barrier 10 .
- first and second bar segments 36 A and 36 B extend continuously from the bottom ends 16 and 24 to the top ends 18 and 26
- the first and second bar segments 36 A and/or 36 B may have gaps or terminate along the heights of the first barrier wall 12 and the second barrier wall 14 .
- first and second bar segments 36 A and 36 B may be straight, as shown, other aesthetic designs may be used, such as twisted bars, wavy or zigzag shaped bars, etc. Plates or other barriers may be used instead of the illustrated bar segments 36 A and 36 B.
- relatively narrow round bar segments 36 A and 36 B are shown, thicker and/or rectangular or other shaped bar segments may be used.
- the migration barrier 10 may further include longitudinal support bars 42 , 44 and 46 .
- Support bar 42 may be a top support about which the plurality of bars 36 are bent, thereby interconnecting the plurality of bars 36 together at their bends 40 .
- Support bars 44 A and 44 B may be intermediate support bars that are located between the support bar 42 and the respective support bars 46 A and 46 B.
- Support bar 44 A may be associated with the first barrier wall 12 , interconnecting the plurality of bar segments 36 A at a location spaced between the top and bottom ends 18 and 16 .
- Support bar 44 B may be associated with the second barrier wall 14 , interconnecting the plurality of bar segments 36 B at a location spaced between the top and bottom ends 26 and 24 .
- Support bars 46 A and 46 B may be lower support bars that are located at or near the bottom ends 16 and 24 , respectively.
- Support bar 46 A may be associated with the first barrier wall 12 , interconnecting the plurality of bar segments 36 at or near the bottom end 16 .
- Support bar 46 B may be associated with the second barrier wall 14 , interconnecting the plurality of bar segments 36 at or near the bottom end 24 .
- the support bars 42 , 44 and 46 may all be generally parallel to each other and straight. In other embodiments, the support bars 42 , 44 and/or may not be parallel.
- the support bars 46 A and 46 B may contact the support surface thereby providing additional contact area forming the base structure 34 . In other embodiments, the support bars 46 A and 46 B may be spaced from the bottom ends 16 and 24 and the support surface. While the support bars 42 , 44 and 46 extend continuously between outer sides 20 and 22 , 28 and 30 of the migration barrier 10 , in other embodiments, the support bars 42 , 44 and 46 may have gaps or terminate along the lengths of the first barrier wall 12 and the second barrier wall 14 . Additionally, while the support bars 42 , 44 and 46 may be straight, as shown, other aesthetic designs may be used, such as twisted bars, wavy or zigzag shaped bars, etc. Plates or other barriers may be used instead of the illustrated support bars 42 , 44 and 46 . Further, while relatively narrow round support bars 42 , 44 and 46 are shown, thicker and/or rectangular or other shaped bar may be used.
- the migration barrier 10 may be formed of any suitable materials and using any suitable methods.
- the various bars forming the migration barrier may be formed of metals and/or plastics using any one of forging, molding, machining, bending, etc.
- the bars may be interconnected using any suitable process, such as welding, adhesives and the like.
- a migration barrier system 100 is illustrated using the migration barriers 10 A and 10 B.
- the migration barrier system 100 may be provided in an indoor and/or an outdoor coop.
- the migration barrier 10 A is at least partially stacked or nested upon the migration barrier 10 B, thereby forming an overlap region 102 where the migration barriers 10 A and 10 B are nested.
- the migration barriers 10 A and 10 B form a migration barrier assembly 102 that provides a continuous barrier between region R 1 containing birds B 1 and region R 2 containing birds B 2 .
- a height of the migration barriers 10 A and 10 B is at least 50 percent of a height of the birds B 1 and B 2 , such as taller than the birds B 1 and B 2 .
- a height of the migration barriers 10 A and 10 B may be no greater than 16 inches, such as no greater than 11 inches.
- the length of the migration barriers 10 A and 10 B may be, for example, 10 and/or 12 feet.
- the first and second barrier walls 12 and 14 may be situated at an angle to vertical, thereby providing the triangular shape.
- the first and second barrier walls 12 and 14 may be at least about 10 degrees, such as at least about 15 degrees, such as at least about 19.5 degrees from vertical, but no greater than about 45 degrees, such as between about 10 degrees and about 25 degrees from vertical.
- a cover 110 may be provided for covering an exterior region of the migration barrier 10 .
- the cover 110 may be, for example, a continuous sheet of material (e.g., plastic, fabric or metal) that is used to cover one or both of the barrier walls 12 and 14 .
- the cover 110 may be removable and may be connectable to the migration barrier 10 using, for example, ties or other fasteners.
- FIGS. 5 and 6 another embodiment of a migration barrier 120 is illustrated that includes many of the features described above.
- a top, somewhat planar wall 122 is provided between straight barrier walls 124 and 126 , thereby providing a somewhat truncated triangular shape.
- FIGS. 7 and 8 another embodiment of a migration barrier 130 is illustrated that includes many of the features described above.
- a top, somewhat rounded wall 132 is provided between straight barrier walls 134 and 136 .
- FIGS. 9 and 10 another embodiment of a migration barrier 140 is illustrated that includes many of the features described above.
- a continuous round arch forms a top 142 and barrier walls 144 and 146 .
- barrier walls 152 and 154 are not straight and planar, but instead have rounded portions 156 and 158 that protrude outwardly away from each other. In other embodiments, the rounded portions 156 and 158 may protrude toward each other.
- a migration barrier system 200 may include any one or more of the migration barriers 10 , 120 , 130 , 140 and 150 described above that are overlapped and placed side by side to provide a primary holding region Rp.
- the primary holding region Rp may be formed of a perimeter wall (e.g., of a coop).
- the primary holding region Rp may be subdivided into secondary holding regions R 1 , R 2 and R 3 , each holding a plurality of animals 210 .
- a fourth region R 4 may be provided where a heat source 202 and a food/water source 204 are located.
- the migration barriers 10 , 120 , 130 , 140 and/or 150 may be used to divide the secondary holding regions R 1 , R 2 and R 3 from the region R 4 .
- Such an arrangement can inhibit animals 210 , such as chickens, from entering the region R 4 and bunching around the heat source 202 and the food/water source 203 .
- the birds may also move together to move away from circulation fans that bring in air from the outside. This can allow for a more even distribution of heat/AC and food/water to each of the holding regions R 1 , R 2 and R 3 .
- Food and water lines 212 may be provided that can pass through the migration barriers 10 , 120 , 130 , 140 and/or 150 and into the holding regions R 1 , R 2 and R 3 .
- the above-described migration barriers can be stacked side-by-side to provide a migration barrier assembly that interlocks together with no additional hardware.
- the migration barriers may be stacked, one on top of the other for ease in stacking, storage, cleaning and handling.
- the shapes of the migration barriers provides a stable base that holds the migration barriers in their upright standing positions without use of any additional stands.
- the migration barriers may be modified at location or elsewhere, for example, by removing bars, to allow for insertion of feed and water lines that pass through the migration barriers.
- the migration barriers may include an epoxy coating that resists environmental conditions.
- the migration barriers may be formed using animal friendly materials. Use of the spaced bars may provided for added ventilation, minimize dead air spots while providing an ornamentally pleasing design.
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- This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/618,921, filed Apr. 2, 2012, the details of which are incorporated by reference in their entirety.
- The present application relates to migration barriers and, more particularly, to migration barriers for providing spacing of animal groups.
- Coops are frequently provided for animals, such as chickens or other birds, to provide housing for the animals. It may be desirable to provide spacing between groups of the animals within the coops and to inhibit migration of the animals into relatively large clusters. For example, a heat source or a food source within the coops may entice the animals to form large groups around such sources. Pressurized air being blown toward the animals for ventilation may cause them to gather and avoid the pressurized air. Fences are commonly used for separating groups of animals or for preventing the migration of animals into a fenced in space.
- In one embodiment, a migration barrier includes a first barrier wall and a second barrier wall wherein at least one of the first and second barrier walls together provide a stable base structure that maintains the barrier assembly in an upright, standing position.
- In another embodiment, a method of providing a migration barrier system for a plurality of birds is provided. The method includes locating a first migration barrier on a support surface for the plurality of birds. The first migration barrier including a first barrier wall extending upwardly from the support surface at an angle to vertical and a second barrier wall extending upwardly from the support surface at an angle to vertical. The first and second barrier walls of the first migration barrier each meet at a respective top end of the first and second barrier walls of the first migration barrier. The first migration barrier has a base structure that supports the first migration barrier on the support surface in an upright, standing position. A second migration barrier is located on the support surface and adjacent the first migration barrier such that a region of overlap is provided where the second migration barrier is stacked on the first migration barrier. The second migration barrier includes a first barrier wall extending upwardly from the support surface at an angle to vertical and a second barrier wall extending upwardly from the support surface at an angle to vertical. The first and second barrier walls of the second migration barrier each meet at a respective top end of the first and second barrier walls of the second migration barrier. The second migration barrier has a base structure that supports the second migration barrier on the support surface in an upright, standing position.
- In another embodiment, a migration barrier includes a first barrier wall including a bottom end and a top end. A second barrier wall includes a bottom end and a top end. The second barrier wall is connected to the first barrier wall at the top ends of the first and second barrier walls. The second barrier wall is angled relative to the first barrier wall such that the bottom ends of the first barrier wall and the second barrier wall together provide a base structure that supports the migration barrier on a support surface in an upright, standing position.
- In another embodiment, a migration barrier system includes a first migration barrier including a first barrier wall including a bottom end and a top end. A second barrier wall includes a bottom end and a top end. The second barrier wall is connected to the first barrier wall at the top ends of the first and second barrier walls. The second barrier wall is angled relative to the first barrier wall such that the bottom ends of the first barrier wall and the second barrier wall together provide a base structure that supports the first migration barrier on a support surface in an upright, standing position. A second migration barrier is stacked on the first migration barrier forming a region of overlap. The second migration barrier includes a first barrier wall including a bottom end and a top end. A second barrier wall includes a bottom end and a top end. The second barrier wall is connected to the first barrier wall at the top ends of the first and second barrier walls. The second barrier wall is angled relative to the first barrier wall such that the bottom ends of the first barrier wall and the second barrier wall together provide a base structure that supports the second migration barrier on a support surface.
- The details of one or more embodiments are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages will be apparent from the description and drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a migration barrier according to one or more embodiments described herein; -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the migration barrier ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 illustrates a migration barrier system using the migration barrier ofFIG. 1 according to one or more embodiments described herein; -
FIG. 4 is a side view of the migration barrier ofFIGS. 1 and 2 including a cover according to one or more embodiments described herein; -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another migration barrier according to one or more embodiments described herein; -
FIG. 6 is a side view of the migration barrier ofFIG. 5 ; -
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another migration barrier according to one or more embodiments described herein; -
FIG. 8 is a side view of the migration barrier ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of another migration barrier according to one or more embodiments described herein; -
FIG. 10 is a side view of the migration barrier ofFIG. 9 ; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of another migration barrier according to one or more embodiments described herein; -
FIG. 12 is a side view of the migration barrier ofFIG. 11 ; and -
FIG. 13 is an elevated view of a migration barrier system according to one or more embodiments described herein. - Embodiments described herein generally relate to migration barriers that provide spacing between groups of animals, such as birds or other animals. As one example, the animals may be farm birds and/or game birds, such as chicken, quail, turkey and pheasant. The migration barriers may include one or more barrier walls that stand on the ground at an angle to vertical. The migration barriers may be stacked, abutted and/or placed side-by-side to form sections or zones for holding a predetermined number of animals and controlling migration of the animals out of the zones.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 , amigration barrier 10 includes afirst barrier wall 12 and asecond barrier wall 14. Thefirst barrier wall 12 includes abottom end 16, atop end 18 andsides bottom end 16 and thetop end 18. Thesecond barrier wall 14 also includes abottom end 24, atop end 26 andsides bottom end 24 and thetop end 26. - The
first barrier wall 12 extends from a support surface (e.g., the ground, floor, shelving, etc.) upwardly to thetop end 18. Likewise, thesecond barrier wall 14 extends from the support surface upwardly to thetop end 26. In the illustrated embodiment, the top ends 18 and 26 meet at a somewhatrounded peak 32 or apex (e.g., an apex of between about 20 and 60 degrees, such as about 40 degrees) forming a somewhat triangular cross-sectional shape having abase structure 34 formed by thebottom ends rounded peak 32. - The
first barrier wall 12 and thesecond barrier wall 14 may be formed using a plurality of bars 36 having afirst bar segment 36A associated with thefirst barrier wall 12 and asecond bar segment 36B associated with thesecond barrier wall 14. Thefirst bar segments 36A may extend from thebottom end 16 upwardly to thetop end 18 and thesecond bar segments 36B may extend from thebottom end 24 to thetop end 26. Thefirst bar segments 36A and thesecond bar segments 36B may be connected atbends 40 formed in the bars 36. - Some or all of the
first bar segments 36A and thesecond bar segments 36B may be substantially parallel and spaced apart from each other along a length of themigration barrier 10. Spacing thebar segments multiple openings 37 that can be used for ventilation by allowing air to pass through thefirst barrier wall 12 and thesecond barrier wall 14. In some embodiments, thefirst bar segments 36A and/or thesecond bar segments 36B may be spaced apart the same interval along the length of themigration barrier 10. In other embodiments, thefirst bar segments 36A and/or thesecond bar segments 36B may be spaced apart at different intervals along the length of themigration barrier 10. While the first andsecond bar segments second bar segments 36A and/or 36B may have gaps or terminate along the heights of thefirst barrier wall 12 and thesecond barrier wall 14. Additionally, while the first andsecond bar segments bar segments round bar segments - The
migration barrier 10 may further include longitudinal support bars 42, 44 and 46.Support bar 42 may be a top support about which the plurality of bars 36 are bent, thereby interconnecting the plurality of bars 36 together at theirbends 40. Support bars 44A and 44B may be intermediate support bars that are located between thesupport bar 42 and therespective support bars Support bar 44A may be associated with thefirst barrier wall 12, interconnecting the plurality ofbar segments 36A at a location spaced between the top and bottom ends 18 and 16.Support bar 44B may be associated with thesecond barrier wall 14, interconnecting the plurality ofbar segments 36B at a location spaced between the top and bottom ends 26 and 24. Support bars 46A and 46B may be lower support bars that are located at or near the bottom ends 16 and 24, respectively.Support bar 46A may be associated with thefirst barrier wall 12, interconnecting the plurality of bar segments 36 at or near thebottom end 16.Support bar 46B may be associated with thesecond barrier wall 14, interconnecting the plurality of bar segments 36 at or near thebottom end 24. The support bars 42, 44 and 46 may all be generally parallel to each other and straight. In other embodiments, the support bars 42, 44 and/or may not be parallel. - In some embodiments, the support bars 46A and 46B may contact the support surface thereby providing additional contact area forming the
base structure 34. In other embodiments, the support bars 46A and 46B may be spaced from the bottom ends 16 and 24 and the support surface. While the support bars 42, 44 and 46 extend continuously betweenouter sides migration barrier 10, in other embodiments, the support bars 42, 44 and 46 may have gaps or terminate along the lengths of thefirst barrier wall 12 and thesecond barrier wall 14. Additionally, while the support bars 42, 44 and 46 may be straight, as shown, other aesthetic designs may be used, such as twisted bars, wavy or zigzag shaped bars, etc. Plates or other barriers may be used instead of the illustrated support bars 42, 44 and 46. Further, while relatively narrow round support bars 42, 44 and 46 are shown, thicker and/or rectangular or other shaped bar may be used. - The
migration barrier 10 may be formed of any suitable materials and using any suitable methods. For example, the various bars forming the migration barrier may be formed of metals and/or plastics using any one of forging, molding, machining, bending, etc. The bars may be interconnected using any suitable process, such as welding, adhesives and the like. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , amigration barrier system 100 is illustrated using the migration barriers 10A and 10B. Themigration barrier system 100 may be provided in an indoor and/or an outdoor coop. In the illustrated embodiment, the migration barrier 10A is at least partially stacked or nested upon the migration barrier 10B, thereby forming anoverlap region 102 where the migration barriers 10A and 10B are nested. The migration barriers 10A and 10B form amigration barrier assembly 102 that provides a continuous barrier between region R1 containing birds B1 and region R2 containing birds B2. In some embodiments, a height of the migration barriers 10A and 10B is at least 50 percent of a height of the birds B1 and B2, such as taller than the birds B1 and B2. In some embodiments, a height of the migration barriers 10A and 10B may be no greater than 16 inches, such as no greater than 11 inches. The length of the migration barriers 10A and 10B may be, for example, 10 and/or 12 feet. The first andsecond barrier walls second barrier walls - Referring now to
FIG. 4 , a cover 110 may be provided for covering an exterior region of themigration barrier 10. The cover 110 may be, for example, a continuous sheet of material (e.g., plastic, fabric or metal) that is used to cover one or both of thebarrier walls migration barrier 10 using, for example, ties or other fasteners. - Referring now to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , another embodiment of amigration barrier 120 is illustrated that includes many of the features described above. In this embodiment, a top, somewhatplanar wall 122 is provided betweenstraight barrier walls - Referring to
FIGS. 7 and 8 , another embodiment of amigration barrier 130 is illustrated that includes many of the features described above. In this embodiment, a top, somewhatrounded wall 132 is provided betweenstraight barrier walls - Referring to
FIGS. 9 and 10 , another embodiment of amigration barrier 140 is illustrated that includes many of the features described above. In this embodiment, a continuous round arch forms a top 142 andbarrier walls - Referring to
FIGS. 11 and 12 , another embodiment of amigration barrier 150 is illustrated and includes many of the features described above. In this embodiment,barrier walls portions rounded portions - Referring to
FIG. 13 , a migration barrier system 200 may include any one or more of themigration barriers animals 210. A fourth region R4 may be provided where aheat source 202 and a food/water source 204 are located. As can be seen, themigration barriers animals 210, such as chickens, from entering the region R4 and bunching around theheat source 202 and the food/water source 203. The birds may also move together to move away from circulation fans that bring in air from the outside. This can allow for a more even distribution of heat/AC and food/water to each of the holding regions R1, R2 and R3. Food andwater lines 212 may be provided that can pass through themigration barriers - The above-described migration barriers can be stacked side-by-side to provide a migration barrier assembly that interlocks together with no additional hardware. The migration barriers may be stacked, one on top of the other for ease in stacking, storage, cleaning and handling. The shapes of the migration barriers provides a stable base that holds the migration barriers in their upright standing positions without use of any additional stands. The migration barriers may be modified at location or elsewhere, for example, by removing bars, to allow for insertion of feed and water lines that pass through the migration barriers. The migration barriers may include an epoxy coating that resists environmental conditions. The migration barriers may be formed using animal friendly materials. Use of the spaced bars may provided for added ventilation, minimize dead air spots while providing an ornamentally pleasing design.
- It is to be clearly understood that the above description is intended by way of illustration and example only and is not intended to be taken by way of limitation, and that changes and modifications are possible.
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